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Snow White, The Little Mermaid, Cinderella, and many other fairy tale princesses are celebrating a five-day party. The prince charmings, who have not been invited, will try to infiltrate the ball to propose marriage to the girls. As a princess, you have to avoid marriage proposals and remain single and independent after the celebrations.
Rebel Princess takes place over five rounds, representing the five days of a party, and each round has a special rule that makes each game totally different. The general mechanisms are those of trick-taking games, in which each player plays a numbered card into each trick, following one of the four suits in the game. The player with the highest number of the suit that started the trick takes all the cards of that trick — but that's not necessarily good as players want to avoid taking cards with prince charmings, who each bring one marriage proposal, aside from the enchanted frog who brings five proposals. The player with the fewest marriage proposals after five rounds wins.
Importantly, each player assumes the role of a different fairy tale princess and has a special ability that they can use once per round.
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Year Published
2023
Transcript Analysis
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Our Family Plays Games holiday_gift_guide at 49:12 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- family-friendly
- fun twist on Hearts
Cons
- can be chaotic in larger groups
Thematic elements
- Hearts-style with powers
- Fairy tale princesses
- Light, family-friendly twist on trick-taking
Comparison games
- Hearts
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Trick-taking with powers — Princess-specific powers and events alter play.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- We are talking about our holiday gift guide and we’ve got the Battle List.
- Two Amanda — Town 77.
- Is it Cake? we watched the Halloween one and the Christmas special.
- Is this the Christmas talk? Yes, we are talking about Christmas.
- We’re going to have a con in Omaha next year.
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Good Morning Society convention_recap at 54:12 sentiment: positive
video_pk 13164 · mention_pk 38512
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Unique theme
- Interesting scoring mechanism
- Inspired by Hearts
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Avoiding marriage
- Royal court
- Competitive card game
Comparison games
- Hearts
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Card trick-taking — Similar to Hearts, with avoiding proposals
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- 71,000 attendees
- I was working at a booth that's insane Insanity
- This is my first RPG ever
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Board GameGeeek top_5_list at 5:43 sentiment: positive
video_pk 12491 · mention_pk 36425
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- fresh take on a trick-taking game with strong theme
- fun player powers and event twists
Cons
- sequel/variant discussion present; may affect replay expectations
Thematic elements
- trick-taking with princess powers and twist events
- Fairy-tale kingdom featuring rebel princesses who resist arranged marriages
- whimsical, humorous
Comparison games
- Nemesis
- Blood on the Clock Tower
- Station
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- player powers — each player has a special ability that can influence trick outcomes
- Trick-taking — players play princess cards in tricks with the goal of avoiding proposals; powers and events shift trick dynamics
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Rebel Princess is fantastic.
- The premise is it's kind of like a slight social deduction setting.
- it's a tableau building game
- the end-game via last tile is clever
- the cutest little game
- Dune Imperium is my number one
- hidden roles add tension and intrigue
- the eight rounds
- tiles and shared space create intense competition
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BG top_5_list at 16:26 sentiment: positive
video_pk 11235 · mention_pk 33046
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Fresh take on trick-taking
- Fun theme with beloved characters
- Engaging for families
Cons
- May not appeal to players seeking heavier strategy
Thematic elements
- fairy tale princesses with a twist; not wanting to marry
- five rounds representing days in an extravagant party
- storybook, playful, with events and princess powers
Comparison games
- Hearts
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- character powers — Princess cards grant special abilities.
- event cards — Round-start events add nutsy twists.
- fairy tale twist on hearts — A Hearts-like game with unique princess theme.
- Trick-taking — Players play numbered cards into tricks, following suits.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Just the cards. That's it. Nothing else.
- Not today.
- we're not ranking them. No, we're just talking about them.
- it's a simple concept, but the game is fun.
- Simple rules.
- Duck and cover.
- quack.
- it's a cute little game.
- reminds me a little bit like scout where you cannot move your cards.
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Unknown general_discussion at 51:12 sentiment: positive
video_pk 11300 · mention_pk 33221
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- enjoyable for families
- cute components and theme
Cons
- light on depth for heavy gamers
Thematic elements
- kingdom-building with social play
- Princess-themed family party game with fairy-tale motifs
- storybook/character-driven
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- asymmetric princess themes — different princess characters with unique abilities.
- cooperative/team-building tilt — encourage collaboration among players.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I love Bomb Busters. It is a great game.
- I would play again.
- Clank will test you. See how greedy you are.
- I love the theming of the game.
- This is cooperative; semi-cooperative in some reviews.
- Lightning Train was good. I liked it a lot.
- Deep Regrets is a great game. I recommend.
- Fromage is awesome. Star would like it because it has simultaneous actions.
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Beyond Solitaire general_discussion at 2:44 sentiment: positive
video_pk 11188 · mention_pk 32885
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Easy to teach to non-hobby gamers
- Bridges basic card games to the wider hobby
- Good for family play and beginners
Cons
- Not a heavyweight or deeply strategic game
Thematic elements
- Accessible teaching; bridging basic card games to hobby games
- Hearts-like trick-taking with a twist
- friendly, approachable
Comparison games
- Hearts
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- hand-management/teaching ease — Designed to be easy to teach to non-hobby gamers, serving as a bridge to hobby gaming.
- Trick-taking — Players play cards to win tricks, with familiarity from Hearts but with added twists for interest.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- this is just a smattering of games that I've played with my parents or with friends um that have gone over very very well.
- it's such a conversation spark.
- Rebel Princess is a very fun game to teach to like people who aren't like hobby gamers, but know some games.
- it's essentially Hearts. And so, it's Hearts with a Twist.
- Echo is a game that requires an app, but it's also one of those games that has such light rules that you could play it with anyone.
- once you've played a box, you don't want to play it again because you know the story.
- Jungo is a blast.
- the gimmick of the game is you can't rearrange your hand of cards.
- it's a perfect just have it beer and pretzels teach it to a new person game.
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OPG - Our Playful Group general_discussion at 53:26 sentiment: positive
video_pk 7879 · mention_pk 23252
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- strong social interaction
- fun with a big group
Cons
- thematic weight may vary by group
Thematic elements
- social deduction/negotiation
- fantasy court
- thematic, party-game feel
Comparison games
- The Resistance
- Secret Hitler
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- proposals/round dynamics — players propose actions or alliances and resolve outcomes as a group.
- semi-cooperative play — teams work toward shared goals but individual winners exist.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Stara Month is officially over.
- This is one of the most diverse and inclusive conventions we've been to. It felt like a warm hug.
- Grand Con is a family reunion.
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Unknown Channel general_discussion at 39:44 sentiment: positive
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Charming artwork and theme
- Replayability with different princess abilities
- Accessible family-weight design
Cons
- Some text readability issues noted due to small print
- Event cards can add complexity for casual players
Thematic elements
- romance, court intrigue, and event-driven powers
- Royal court; princesses and proposals
- cute, whimsical, playful
Comparison games
- Nana
- Trio
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Trick-taking with variable powers — Each princess provides a unique ability; event cards alter rounds; scoring engages with marriage proposals.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- "We always got your back"
- "We home. We going to play some games"
- "Gen Z is powering the game night comeback"
- "This hobby should be inclusive"
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Going Analog general_discussion at 41:34 sentiment: positive
video_pk 5641 · mention_pk 16739
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- strong, cute theme that instantly appeals and disarms players
- high variability with modifiers keeps it fresh
- asymmetric powers create clever, swingy decisions
Cons
- theme might be too whimsical for some groups
- rule nuances can be tricky to master mid-game
Thematic elements
- avoidance of proposals; subverting traditional romance tropes
- Fairy-tale ball with rebellious princesses and a satirical royal court
- humorous, whimsical, with a strategic twist
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Proposals and point-tracking — Proposals attached to princes determine final scoring; avoid accumulating proposals to minimize points.
- Shooting the Moon mechanic — If a player collects all proposals and the frog, they may 'shoot the moon' and incur a heavy negative or reverse scoring outcome.
- Sixth-round variability with modifiers A-Z — Rounds are customized with different modifiers that can shift how you play each round.
- Trick-taking with asymmetric powers — Each round introduces modifiers; players have two roles (princesses and pets) with a frog that can become a prince and can propose multiple times.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- it's just going to be me and Christina and we can't contain everything we've seen in one episode right it's just too too much
- Gen Con this is a mass massive convention where so many companies are launching games
- there's a big Gen Con Library that's there you can borrow a bunch from their library and there's open gaming and tournaments
- I felt like a tiny little fish in this big channel
- it's also a spectacle like when you're inside the exhibitor hall there's massive tall ceilings
- River of Gold is really clever, very smooth and looks elegant too
- The Rebel Princess theme is one of the best themes of all the games we play
- We were laughing a lot with this game and it was surprisingly fun
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Our Family Plays Games top_10_list at 44:54 sentiment: positive
video_pk 5388 · mention_pk 16024
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Innovative twist on a classic card game theme
- Family-friendly and accessible
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- take on Hearts with princess factions
- Hearts-inspired world with princesses
- light, whimsical card play
Comparison games
- Rebel Princess (previous Bezier title)
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Trick-taking — princesses with powers engage in trick-taking play
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Empathy is gone.
- Let's go Portugal.
- We need to be able to discuss.
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@GoodTimeSociety game_review sentiment: positive
video_pk 5002 · mention_pk 14880
Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Humorous gameplay
- Unique character abilities
- Engaging trick-taking mechanism
Cons
- Complex rules
- Requires strategic thinking
Thematic elements
- Princesses avoiding marriage proposals
- Royal ball
- Comedic character-driven
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Special character powers — Each princess has a unique ability to manipulate gameplay
- Trick-taking — Players play cards in rounds, trying to avoid collecting prince cards
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Shame is a useless emotion. It is the belly button lint of the heart.
- I don't even like men.
- Every day is hide-and-seek when you're called Thumbelina
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Our Family Plays Games general_discussion at 28:37 sentiment: positive
video_pk 4500 · mention_pk 13222
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Accessible trick-taking
- Family-friendly
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Romance and court intrigue
- Fairy-tale kingdom
Comparison games
- Zombie Princess
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Trick-taking — Hearts-like play with a 2.5 edition twist
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Unnecessary tariffs.
- We rise.
- This is affecting our hobby; this is serious.
- The house always wins.
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isos monthly_game_review at 5:31 sentiment: positive
video_pk 3240 · mention_pk 9511
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Overall sentiment (raw)
very positive
Pros
- Innovative twist on classic Hearts
- Princess cards add unique abilities
- Round modifiers change gameplay
Cons
none
Thematic elements
- Trick-taking card game
Comparison games
- Hearts
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Trick-taking — Based on Hearts with added princess cards and round modifiers
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I mainly play games that I like so this means that most of the games that I rank here will be in S or maybe B tier
- Preferences and taste change over time
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Bezier Games rules teach at 0:02 sentiment: neutral
video_pk 3104 · mention_pk 9049
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Overall sentiment (raw)
neutral
Pros
- Establishes Rebel Princess as a Hearts-based variant within Bezier's Princess line
Cons
- No detailed mechanics provided in the transcript
Thematic elements
- Princess rebellion/rogue noble tale reflected in a card game
- Based on Hearts, princess-themed card game concept
- Hearts-inspired, princess-centric take on a classic trick-taking base
Comparison games
- Hearts
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- unknown — Mechanics are not specified in the transcript.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- At the beginning of each round, you'll flip over a round card that has special instructions that will influence what happens that round.
- You're trying to win the number of tricks that you bid.
- The red in this game are trump cards.
- Skulls that you'll be able to earn throughout the game. And those can be converted into points at the end of the game.
- Rebel Princess based off of the card Hearts.
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Boardgame Geek Podcast interview at 1:04:16 sentiment: positive
video_pk 1231 · mention_pk 3567
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- fun thematic spin on a classic
- high player count support (3-6)
Cons
- niche player preferences (silly/power themes)
Thematic elements
- princes and powers; princess cards
- variant on Hearts
- lighthearted, party-game tone
Comparison games
- Hearts
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Hearts-style trick-taking with power cards — Each prince is a point or penalty; special powers alter scoring
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Game night isn't just about the rules. It's about how it feels to play.
- No AI art was a big thing.
- Indie game markets are a middle sweet spot for me.
- I saw 102 movies in the theater last year.
- Cheap and stubborn is really what it is.
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Unknown Channel top_10_list at 25:28 sentiment: positive
video_pk 1084 · mention_pk 3126
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- family-friendly, familiar baseline with twists
- special abilities add strategic layers
Cons
- theme may not appeal to all
- skull tracking can be punishing
Thematic elements
- fairy-tale princess universe
- princess-themed Hearts variant
- storybook-themed with evolving round events
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- hearts with special abilities — princess cards grant powers; skull-tracking scoring
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- I tried to stay away from games that I thought might make people feel stupid
- This is quite the intro, is I own all of these games myself
- It's high energy. It can play up to nine people
- It's real-time dexterity
- It's a great way to work together with your family
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Foster the Mele top_10_list at 20:30 sentiment: positive
video_pk 406 · mention_pk 1213
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- thematic twist and evolving rules
- interesting princess abilities
Cons
- some princess abilities not equally useful for all players
Thematic elements
- princess rebellion
Comparison games
- Power Vacuum
- Inside Job
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Trick-taking with passing and rule-breaking — Pass cards and introduce round-specific rules; princess cards introduce asymmetry and points.
Video topics + discussion points
No key topics recorded for this video.
Quotes (from this video)
- Skull King is an incredible party-esque trick-taking game with a rowdy, highly engaging energy.
- Trick and Snipers is an incredibly fast trick-taking game.
- Inside Job is the highest cooperative trick taker on my list.
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